5 Bed Detached House For Sale

A substantial, individually built five bedroom detached family home. Set in delightful gardens backing onto open countryside situated in one of the areas most sought after locations at Preston.

The original house has undergone a comprehensive programme of improvement and enlargement by the current owners, creating a stunning contemporary home.

On the ground floor, a spacious hallway leads into a well proportioned double aspect sitting room together with open access into a highly impressive open plan dining room/kitchen/family room, perfect for entertaining and family gatherings. The kitchen is extensively fitted with a range of wall and floor cupboards with built in double oven with combination oven, induction hob, integrated full height fridge and freezer and dishwasher. Underfloor heating runs throughout the room and also extends to all the bathrooms. The family room enjoys an abundance of natural light from a west facing aspect with patio doors opening out to the rear garden. The utility room has access to a cloakroom with WC together with a useful shower room for pet owners.

On the first floor is a contemporary fitted family bathroom with Jacuzzi bath together with three double bedrooms, with the main bedroom having an en-suite shower room. French doors from the second bedroom open out onto a delightful balcony enjoying lovely views over the valley.

On the second floor are a further two bedrooms, one of which has a further en-suite bathroom with jacuzzi bath and underfloor heating.

Situation - The property is situated in a much sought after location on the edge of Preston. There is a range of amenities nearby including chemists, doctor's surgery, off licence, general store and small supermarket. The County Town of Dorchester is approximately 4 miles in distance and offers a comprehensive range of shops as well as cultural recreational and educational facilities. The coastal resort of Weymouth can be found within 2 miles and provides the opportunity to enjoy a range of sailing and water sport activities, with beaches and walks along the Jurassic Coastline.

Both Weymouth and Dorchester also provide main line rail links to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads.

Outside - Outside, electric gates from the road open onto a large gravelled driveway with off road parking for numerous cars and leading to a spacious garage. Pedestrian side access leads around to an impressive rear garden which is a particular feature enjoying a favoured west facing aspect over open fields beyond. Immediately adjoining the rear is a large sun terrace with steps up to large expanses of lawned gardens stocked with an abundance of shrubs and trees with a further decking area and large garden store. In all 0.42 acres (0.17ha).

Services - Mains gas, electric, water and drainage. Gas central heating system. Underfloor heating.

Local Authority - Dorset Council

Council tax band F